{"product_id":"a-courtesan-kitagawa-utamaro","title":"A Courtesan - Kitagawa Utamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, a master of the Ukiyo-e genre, depicts a courtesan in a moment of quiet contemplation. The delicate lines and subtle colours are characteristic of Utamaro's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was a Japanese artist and printmaker, considered one of the masters of the Ukiyo-e genre. He is known for his depictions of women (bijin-ga). Utamaro's work moved away from the stylised representations of earlier printmakers, towards more individualised and sensual portrayals. He captured the beauty and grace of women from various social classes, including courtesans, geishas, and ordinary townspeople. His prints often focused on intimate moments and subtle expressions, revealing the inner lives of his subjects. \n\nThis print depicts a courtesan, identifiable by her elaborate hairstyle and clothing. She is shown in a moment of quiet contemplation, holding a cloth to her mouth. The composition is simple, with a focus on the figure against a plain background. The delicate lines and subtle colours are characteristic of Utamaro's style. The print exemplifies the Ukiyo-e tradition of capturing the fleeting beauty of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/women-near-a-river-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWomen Near a River - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-young-woman-of-the-kansei-era-playing-with-her-cat-tsukioka-yoshitoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Young Woman of the Kansei Era Playing with Her Cat - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi — Yoshitoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kitagawa Utamaro","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736951038287,"sku":null,"price":25.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736952316239,"sku":null,"price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736952349007,"sku":null,"price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736952381775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57736952414543,"sku":null,"price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Courtesan_Poster_CompositorV1_1779236285064.jpg?v=1779236655","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/a-courtesan-kitagawa-utamaro","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}